Travel
July 5, 2019

7 Fascinating Facts About England’s Mysterious Stonehenge

One of the most famous ancient monuments in history, Stonehenge has long captured the imagination of the public. The prehistoric monument, which is located in Wiltshire, England, is shrouded in mystery. Its enigmatic nature has made the site infamous since its rediscovery in the 18th century and now over 1 million people a year flock to walk among the stones. What is it about Stonehenge that makes it so fascinating?

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Portrait Photography
July 4, 2019

Interview: Wet Plate Photographer Captures Powerful Portraits of Native Americans

Inspired by the great historic photographers of yesteryear, Shane Balkowitsch has focused his artistic practice on taking wet plate photographs. Eschewing modern cameras, the only piece of photography equipment the North Dakotan uses is his wet plate camera. And it's with this technique that he has been able to document the rich local culture of Northern Plains Native Americans.

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Drawing
July 4, 2019

Interview: How an Illustrator Uses “Uncertainty” to Construct His Own Fantastical Worlds

Illustrator Jon Juarez is driven by ideas. His fantastical illustrations of locales, which sometimes appear familiar and other times foreign, come from thoughts that were once only in his head. Through years of practice and honing his craft, he has learned to express his creative visions, and they now take the form of elaborate compositions that boast meticulous details.

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Travel
July 3, 2019

Vibrant Photos Let You Explore Antoni Gaudí’s Colorful ‘Casa Vicens’ in Vivid Detail

In 1885, Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí completed Casa Vicens, his first of many major commissions. Beautifully blending hints of Art Nouveau with Moorish elements, this mesmerizing building is celebrated as the catalyst of Catalan Modernisme, a style that Gaudí pioneered and perfected. In order to showcase what makes it so special, Barcelona-based photographer David Cardelús offers a glimpse inside the site in his series, Photographing Heritage. The Vicens House.

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My Modern Met

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